Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School

Overview

Golborne Children’s Centre continues to be an outstanding school, providing a highly ambitious curriculum where children thrive. The inspection confirms that leaders have created a purposeful environment where staff are skilled at interacting with children, ensuring they receive the support needed to be confident in all areas of learning.

Strengths

• Staff expertly use interactions to develop children’s knowledge, particularly extending communication and language skills by modelling new words and phrases during play.
• Children are exceptionally well prepared for moving to primary school, with close liaison between staff, parents, and new schools to ensure smooth transitions.
• The curriculum places a strong focus on important values such as respect and forgiveness, fostering a positive and inclusive environment where children feel safe.
• Staff are highly skilled in identifying what children need to learn next and expertly address any gaps in understanding through targeted support.
• Leaders ensure staff feel valued and listened to, providing training and guidance that makes workload manageable and promotes staff well-being.

Areas to improve

The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving up-to-date training and leaders meticulously carrying out regular checks to ensure children are cared for in an extremely safe and secure environment.